A code set representing the extent of activity limitation or participation restriction in a life area for the disability flag.

Representational attributes

Representation class:

Code

Data type:

Number

Format:

N

Maximum character length:

1

Permissible values:

Value

Meaning

1

Profound/severe limitation or restriction

2

Moderate limitation or restriction

3

Mild limitation or restriction

4

No limitation or restriction

Supplementary values:

9

Not stated/inadequately described

Collection and usage attributes

Comments:

The Activities and Participation list in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health—the list of life areas—can be viewed as either individual functioning (activities) or societal functioning (participation) (WHO 2001).

Activity limitations are difficulties an individual may have in executing activities. Participation restrictions are problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations.

Data element attributes

Collection and usage attributes

Guide for use:

This data element conceptually aligns with the measure of profound/severe core activity limitation in the ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. This survey determines levels of core activity limitation based on whether a person needs help, has difficulty, or uses aids or equipment with core activities, which are defined as communication, mobility or self-care.